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Last sold for $10,500,000 on Oct 19, 2023

20 CHARLESGATE W

BOSTON, MA 02215
0
Baths
58,320 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1899
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$10,500,000 · Oct 19, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$89,592 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$7,736,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$500,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,236,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$647,300

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountySuffolk
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2020
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Boston Arts AcademyC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
M
Carter Developmental Center
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Joseph J. Hurley K-8 SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Boston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02215These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.29,816 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,468
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,771
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

20 Charlesgate W measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Fenway / Kenmore
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Boston 02215
  • Older than 85% of homes in Boston 02215

How it measures up in Boston 02215

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Boston 02215.

Living area58,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 665 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 653 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1899
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 20 Charlesgate W ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFenway / KenmoreBoston 02215Suffolk County
Living areabigger than58,320 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac95% of homes96% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than189922% of homes15% of homes18% of homes

About 20 Charlesgate W

When did 20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA last sell?

20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA last sold on Oct 19, 2023 for $10,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA?

20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA has 58,320 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA built?

20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA was built in 1899, making it 127 years old. The building has 6 stories.

What schools serve 20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA?

20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA is assigned to Boston Arts Academy (high), rated C-; Carter Developmental Center (middle); Joseph J. Hurley K-8 School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Boston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA compare to other homes in Boston 02215?

Among the 2,678 homes in Boston 02215, it is bigger than almost all of them (58,320 ft² against a typical 665 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 653 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1899 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Charlesgate W, Boston, MA was $89,592. The county assessed it at $7,736,800.

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